A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death outside a troubled West Kensington club.

The 33-year-old victim is believed to have been involved in a brawl outside The Crescent Club in North End Road when he was stabbed at around 3am on Sunday.

He was rushed to hopsital but died an hour later.

A post mortem examination was due to take place yesterday.

Detective chief inspector Steven Lawrence, from the homicide and serious crime squad, said: "We are aware that a large fight took place outside The Crescent Club in North End Road shortly before 3am on Sunday.

"There was a Turkish themed event being held at the club called 'Istanbul night' - we have spoken to many witnesses however we need to speak to everyone that was there."

Anyone with information should call the incident room at Belgravia police station on 020 7321 9290 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

One man was arrested in connection with the stabbing and is being questioned at a central London police station.